Necklaces
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Necklaces
Moonstone, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Modern Necklaces
Quartz, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Colombian Artist Necklaces
Crystal, Garnet, Freshwater Pearl, Gold Plate, Silver, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Amber, Freshwater Pearl, Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yello...
1980s American Modern Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century American Contemporary Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, 24k Gold, Gold-filled
21st Century and Contemporary Artist Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Emerald, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Black Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Silver, Ste...
21st Century and Contemporary North American Georgian Necklaces
Moonstone, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Tsavorite, Emerald, Diamond, Multi-gemstone, White Diamond, Sapphire, Bl...
2010s American Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Necklaces
Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 19th Century Indian Antique Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Garnet, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Tiger's Eye, Turqu...
2010s Asian Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Enamel
2010s American Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate
2010s Italian Modern Necklaces
Brown Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Green Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s American Victorian Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, Gold Plate, Bronze
2010s American Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Contemporary Necklaces
Aquamarine, Freshwater Pearl, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Black Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Ster...
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Necklaces
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Amethyst, Tsavo...
20th Century Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold
2010s Emirian Classical Greek Necklaces
Emerald, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, Paraiba, Tourmaline, Spinel, Green Sapphire, Blue Sapphir...
1910s Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces
Coral, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s American Victorian Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, Gold Plate, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Blac...
21st Century and Contemporary British Necklaces
Purple Sapphire, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Art Nouveau Necklaces
Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold-filled, Silver, Sterling Silver, Bronze
2010s Thai Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Freshwater Pearl, Tiger's Eye, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Sapphire
21st Century and Contemporary American Edwardian Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Tourmaline, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
2010s Unknown Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Onyx, Pearl, Opal, Freshwater Pearl, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Modern Necklaces
Quartz, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s American Artisan Necklaces
Beryl, Morganite, Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Fire Opal, Ye...
2010s Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Aquamarine, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Shop Antique, New and Vintage Necklaces on 1stDibs
We are fortunate to know much of the world’s long and dazzling history of necklaces, as this type of jewelry was so treasured that it was frequently buried with its owners.
Lapis lazuli beads adorned necklaces unearthed from the royal graves at the ancient Iraqi civilization of Sumer, while the excavation of King Tut’s burial chamber revealed a sense of style that led to a frenzy of Art Deco designs, with artisans of the 1920s seeking to emulate the elegant work crafted by Ancient Egypt’s goldsmiths and jewelry makers.
In ancient times, pendant necklaces worn by royalty and nobles conferred wealth and prestige. Today, wearing jewelry is about personal expression: Luxury diamond necklaces exude confidence and can symbolize the celebratory nature of a deep romantic relationship, while paper-clip chain-link necklaces designed by the likes of goldsmith Faye Kim are firmly planted in the past as well as the present. Kim works exclusively with eco-friendly gold, and these fashionable, fun accessories owe to the design of 19th-century watch fobs.
For some, necklaces are thought of as being a solely feminine piece, but this widely loved accessory has been gender-neutral for eons. In fact, just as women rarely took to wearing a single necklace during the Renaissance, men of the era layered chains and valuable pendants atop their bejeweled clothing. In modern times, the free-spirited hippie and counterculture movements of the 1960s saw costume-jewelry designers celebrating self-expression through colorful multistrand necklaces and no shortage of beads, which were worn by anyone and everyone.
Even after all of these years, the necklace remains an irrefutable staple of any complete outfit. Although new trends in jewelry are constantly emerging, the glamour and beauty of the past continue to inform modern styles and designs. In a way, the cyclical history of the necklace differs little from its familiar looped form: The celebrated French jewelry house Van Cleef & Arpels found much inspiration in King Tut, and, now, their Alhambra collection is a go-to for modern royals. Vintage necklaces designed by David Webb — whose work landed him on the cover of Vogue in 1950, two years after opening his Manhattan shop — were likely inspired by the ornamental styles of ancient Greece, Mesopotamia and Egypt.
On 1stDibs, browse top designers like Cartier, Tiffany & Co. and Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more.
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Next-Level Pearls That Go Well Beyond the Expected
Organic shapes, surprising textures, shimmering colors and inventive embellishments take the new generation of pearl jewelry from classic to cutting-edge.
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Whether Worn Alone or Layered, These Chain Link Necklaces Are Trending
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Meet the Dapper, Mustachioed Parisian Who’s Tops in Crafting Enticing Jewels
After more than a decade creating the iconic Lanvin gems of the Alber Elbaz years, designer Elie Top dove into the world of fine jewelry, mixing silver and gold to create his own striking, timeless look.